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Alternative names, keywords |
Treponema pallidum |
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Samples required |
Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples. |
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Test indications |
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Test information |
RPR testing will be performed on reactive serology results. TPPA testing will be performed on all new reactive serology results. For further syndromic information please see diagnostic virology for meningitis/encephalitis and genital ulcer. For further information on syphilis serology in specific patient groups please see screen/immunity/follow-up service. |
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Reference range |
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Turnaround time |
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Enquiries |
Microbiology (Virology and Serology), ext.64627 |
Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube) or
EDTA blood (purple cap, 4 mL tube)